Trade Court Strikes Down Section 122 Surcharge; Ruling Stayed on Appeal

On May 7, 2026 the Court of International Trade struck down the 10 percent Section 122 surcharge for three plaintiffs. The Federal Circuit stayed the ruling on May 12.

Event date: May 7, 2026. By the TariffClarity editorial team. Published September 24, 2026

On May 7, 2026, the Court of International Trade struck down the 10 percent surcharge imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the IEEPA tariffs ended. Relief was limited to three plaintiffs. On May 12, 2026, the Federal Circuit stayed the ruling.

What this means for importers

Section 122 surcharges are not IEEPA duties and are not refunded through CAPE. See our Section 122 guide.

General information, not legal or customs advice. Facts last reviewed September 24, 2026. Confirm dates and options for your entries with a licensed professional.

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